Jonah Jones

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Jonah Jones, (Robert Elliott Jones), American jazz musician (born Dec. 31, 1909, Louisville, Ky.—died April 30, 2000, New York, N.Y.), played Louis Armstrong-inspired trumpet in swing bands, recorded with Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson among others, and was a longtime sideman with Cab Calloway; in the late 1950s Jones became famous for his melodic solos, which were showcased on such albums as Muted Jazz (1957), Swingin’ on Broadway (1957), and Jumpin’ with Jonah (1958), all featuring his own quartet.